Why Davis Cup Brings the Best out of Australia's Nick Kyrgios

Mercurial Nick Kyrgios has revealed that the prospect of helping Australia reach their first Davis Cup final in 14 years is his motivation after another roller-coaster year on the tour. "It's really made me find that love again for just being with the guys and having some fun, knowing that tennis isn't all bad, knowing that you can have some fun with it".

Nick Kyrgios went the distance to keep Australia on pace with Belgium in the Davis Cup semifinals. "I felt a lot of nerves at the start and lost my way a bit but I managed to hang in", said the 33-year-old.

Looking to bounce back from a stinging defeat by France in February and return to the competition's top tier, Japan are without former US Open finalist Kei Nishikori, who has ruled himself out for the rest of the season with a wrist injury. "It (Davis Cup) is my number one priority so to get that win is a bit of relief".

Kyrgios stormed imperiously through the opening set, sending down eight aces without losing a point in five service games. The Belgians will be led by David Goffin and Steve Darcis.

In the second rubber, Steve Darcis gave Kyrgios all he could handle early and even took the lead after a close third set, coming from behind to win the tie-break.

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